Burnett, relievers throw one-hitter
A.J. Burnett combined with two relievers on a one-hitter, Nick Swisher and Jorge Posada hit home runs, and the New York Yankees beat the New York Mets, 5-0, Saturday.
Alex Cora got the Mets’ only hit, lining a single to center field leading off the sixth inning. He had been 0 for 21 with eight strikeouts against Burnett.
The Mets, playing with center fielder Carlos Beltran, shortstop Jose Reyes and first baseman Carlos Delgado on the disabled list, didn’t reach base after Cora. They’ve been outscored, 14-1, and outhit, 22-4, in the first two games of the series.
Burnett (6-4) struck out a season-high 10 in seven innings and walked three. Brian Bruney and David Robertson each followed with a perfect inning in front of 41,302 at Citi Field.
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